Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/13/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-134) Blackhawks (+121)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) are hitting the road to United Center on Tuesday where they will try to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0). The odds on this game have Pittsburgh at -134 and Chicago opens at +121. The total is 6.5.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Stars in their previous game. Pittsburgh accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Penguins offense left a lot to be desired in this game. Furthermore, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. For the game, they netted 1 out of the 20 shots they looked to score on.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have amassed 17 power play opportunities (14th in pro hockey) and have scored 1 goal in those attempts. The Penguins have had 178 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .910. Pittsburgh has tried 172 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.2%. While at even strength, the Penguins have allowed the opponent to score 15 goals while notching 17 as an offensive unit. Pittsburgh skates onto the rink with 20 power play opportunities and they have scored 4 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.00%. For the current campaign, they have 7 points and their points percentage sits at .583. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched 21 goals (9th in pro hockey) this year and have conceded 16.

The player between the pipes for this game is Arturs Silovs. During his career on the ice, Silovs has accumulated 30 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .500. His save percentage is at .886 during his 149 minutes on the ice. Silovs has had 1,590 shots against him and has accrued 1,408 saves. The opposition has racked up 183 goals versus Silovs in his career and his goals against rate is 3.05. He has earned a win-loss mark of 30-21-10 and was named the starter in 60 games. Silovs has played in 62 matchups during his NHL career.

In their last game, Chicago opposed the Hurricanes in a game where the Blackhawks took the defeat by a score of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Blackhawks netted 2 goals of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

The Blackhawks have earned 11 goals at even strength and 1 goal (32nd in hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has put up 126 shots (24th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.52%, while allowing the opposition 182 shots. Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched a total of 12 goals, 2 points, and a points percentage of .167. They have allowed 26 goals to be scored by of a combination of 21 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 14 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 7.14%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 68.75% on their oppositions 16 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 85.7%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Spencer Knight protecting the net. Knight has earned a career mark of 69-61-20 and has participated in 154 games. Knight's percentage of quality starts comes out to 50.7% and he has made 73 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accrued 3,906 stops out of the 4,326 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .903. Teams are averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has yielded 421 goals in total. He has been a starter 144 games and has played for a total of 368 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-134)

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